per serving: Calories 271, Protein 3g, Fat 0g

I used cardamon-seed insides instead of ground cardamon, and more than recommended, and I think it overwhelmed the pineapple-flavor, but parents disagreed. Cardamon is very interesting and fragrant and delicious. I also added some pineapple chunks from the can the juice came out of, and I think that was a welcome addition. Anyway, good good and not difficult at all. Made it again at Mom’s request, Dad liked it quite a bit.

“Kissed by honey, blessed with flavor, and loaded with antioxidants- beta carotene and vitamin C- this dish fosters good health and good eating.”

serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • honey
  • pineapple juice
  • grated orange or lemon zest
  • ground cardamon
  • ground ginger

Moist, black, and tender. I made this for Father’s Day and it was an impressive success. I got a little bit carried away with the frosting and piped edges and curly letters and big hearts and then dotted it all over with whole rasberries and individual seeds. A little tacky a lot beyootiful. I used extra dark cocoa, but the rasberries made a world of difference in keeping it flavorful vs. dull. Oh, and I loved the frosting.

You might need to buy:
  • For the cake:
  • Guinness
  • unsalted butter
  • unsweetened cocoa
  • sour cream
  • eggs
  • pure vanilla extract
  • all-purpose flour
  • baking soda
  • For the cake:
  • Guinness
  • unsalted butter
  • unsweetened cocoa
  • sour cream
  • eggs
  • pure vanilla extract
  • all-purpose flour
  • baking soda
  • For the topping:
  • Philadelphia cream cheese
  • confectioners' sugar
  • heavy cream
  • Philadelphia cream cheese
  • confectioners' sugar
  • heavy cream

Rich, flavorful hot soup. I used crunchy peanut butter and liked it good. Sweet potatoes or yams are a great addition. Yields: 6 servings, 321 cal each.

You might need to buy:
  • peanut oil
  • unbleached all-purpose flour
  • chicken broth
  • creamy natural peanut butter
  • evaporated skim milk
  • salt
  • ground black pepper
  • hot red pepper flakes
  • Optional garnishes: chopped chives and chopped unsalted roasted peanuts

When these come out right, they are airy, tender, and wholesome. When they come out wrong (rising is a tricky business), they are still very enjoyable, especially with preserves. The dough is very sticky and hard to handle, so it requires a stint in the fridge. Makes 12 biscuits, 128 cal each

You might need to buy:
  • whole wheat flour
  • unbleached all-purpose flour
  • sugar
  • baking powder
  • salt
  • vegetable shortening
  • skim milk
Belongs to mr.diet Dijon Chicken 
You might need to buy:
  • skinless chicken breasts
  • chopped parsley
  • country dijon mustard
  • paprika
  • black pepper
  • light mayonnaise
Belongs to mr.diet Chef Salad 
You might need to buy:
  • hard-boiled eggs
  • louis rich ham lunch meat
  • oscar mayer roasted turkey breast
  • sliced peeled cucumber
  • chopped romaine lettuce
  • tomato wedges
  • reduced-fat ranch salad dressing
Belongs to mr.diet Baked Pork Chops 
You might need to buy:
  • pork chops
  • italian style breadcrumbs
  • 4T low-fat plain yogurt
  • dried rosemary
Belongs to bubblewrap Siopao 

Steamed goodness

ready in about an hour and 20 minutes; serves 20
You might need to buy:
  • For the pork asado filling :
  • ground pork
  • finely minced garlic
  • soy sauce
  • star anise or cinnamon stick
  • bay leaf
  • ground black pepper
  • sugar
  • cooking oil
  • water
  • cornstarch
  • For the bola-bola filling :
  • ground pork
  • finely minced garlic
  • salt
  • ground pepper
  • For the siopao dough :
  • lukewarm water
  • sugar
  • dry yeast
  • rice flour
  • baking powder
  • sugar
  • vegetable oil
  • extra flour and cooking oil
  • x 2-1/2 pcs of kitchen wax paper
Belongs to mr.diet Hamburgers 
You might need to buy:
  • 90%-lean ground beef
  • multigrain rolls
  • mustard
  • slices dill pickle
  • large tomato
You might need to buy:
  • olive oil
  • minced garlic
  • lemon juice
  • salt
  • ground black pepper
  • grated parmesan cheese